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Mine came today. It's nice, especially for the price. I'll need to loosen the clip a little but that's normal for me

capt.carl wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 03, 2023 3:38 pm

SaltyCaribbeanDfly wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 03, 2023 2:18 pm

Very similar to the Siren but I like the Goddard handle better, it’s slicier and lighter but it ain’t going in saltwater…easily spydie flicks and mine came super sharp…evenly ground on both sides

Thanks for the comparison. They look very, very similar. Looks like the goddard puts your hand a little bit further from the edge

It does but not much and choking up is really good…

JSumm wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 03, 2023 4:37 pm

simyo wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 03, 2023 2:57 pm

Third times the charm, I think. I give up . Someone in the know shoot me a dm and I’ll update this guy.

Here's your photo!


This is the method I use.
viewtopic.php?t=83968

Thanks man

Sharp Guy wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 03, 2023 7:07 pm

Mine came today. It's nice, especially for the price. I'll need to loosen the clip a little but that's normal for me

Yeahhh… this model especially is a pocket shredder

Any chance of a Goddard with Nat Chief photo?

Bolster wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 03, 2023 8:23 pm

Any chance of a Goddard with Nat Chief photo?

These are from Vic Wu in the Spyderco Millie PM2 Para 3 FB group

mikey177 wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 03, 2023 8:45 pm

Bolster wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 03, 2023 8:23 pm

Any chance of a Goddard with Nat Chief photo?

These are from Vic Wu in the Spyderco Millie PM2 Para 3 FB group

Ask, and ye shall receive! Thank you!

So the Goddard has about the same length handle as a Nat Chief and a little shorter blade, 3.7" to 4.0", though edge more similar at 3.4" to 3.5". Goddard is a little lighter at 2.9 oz cf the LW Nat Chief (seen in Reveal 13) at 3.1 oz.

The Goddard and the LW Nat Chief seem like rivals; both with thin, pointy blades, similar lengths and weights. Agree? Disagree?

Looking at the pictures above, I am happy to see the generously radiused scales on the Goddard (unlike the other two!)

Hows the bte thickness on this knife?

capt.carl wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:57 pm

Hows the bte thickness on this knife?

Standard Spyderco affair... I just measured 1 of mine and got .0195-.020” BTE. So just like most delicas, enduras, etc. built for the masses! Okay with me

prndltech wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:11 pm

capt.carl wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:57 pm

Hows the bte thickness on this knife?

Standard Spyderco affair... I just measured 1 of mine and got .0195-.020” BTE. So just like most delicas, enduras, etc. built for the masses! Okay with me

Appreciate you measuring! Not bad. Will slice well with an acute primary bevel and reasonably thin blade stock. I will admit i always hope for something closer to .015

HolySteel wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 03, 2023 7:58 pm

I thought it was the 4th of July

mikey177 wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 03, 2023 8:45 pm

Bolster wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 03, 2023 8:23 pm

Any chance of a Goddard with Nat Chief photo?

These are from Vic Wu in the Spyderco Millie PM2 Para 3 FB group
goddard_nativechief_millie_01_vic_wu_photo.jpg
goddard_nativechief_millie_02_vic_wu_photo.jpg

Great comparison pic

SaltyCaribbeanDfly wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 04, 2023 4:33 am

HolySteel wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 03, 2023 7:58 pm

I thought it was the 4th of July

Christmas in July

Bolster wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 03, 2023 8:57 pm

So the Goddard has about the same length handle as a Nat Chief and a little shorter blade, 3.7" to 4.0", though edge more similar at 3.4" to 3.5". Goddard is a little lighter at 2.9 oz cf the LW Nat Chief (seen in Reveal 13) at 3.1 oz.

The Goddard and the LW Nat Chief seem like rivals; both with thin, pointy blades, similar lengths and weights. Agree? Disagree?

Agree... It is quite remarkable that a 26+ year old model compares so well with a modern design. And out-compete it in some areas!

I like the more pronounced negative blade angle. I miss that on the Native Chief.

capt.carl wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:25 pm

prndltech wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 03, 2023 10:11 pm

capt.carl wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:57 pm

Hows the bte thickness on this knife?

Standard Spyderco affair... I just measured 1 of mine and got .0195-.020” BTE. So just like most delicas, enduras, etc. built for the masses! Okay with me

Appreciate you measuring! Not bad. Will slice well with an acute primary bevel and reasonably thin blade stock. I will admit i always hope for something closer to .015

There very well may be some out there a little thinner. Might measure the other one at some point today just cuz curiosity.


Edit* measured both twice and a little more carefully and see .0185” at the heel up to about .022” close to the tip. Very typical spydie measurements here.

There's certainly some out there a little thicker. Mines closer to an average of .025" bte.

Edit: .021" where it meets the ricasso, .024" at the belly and .028" at the tip.

Of course, differences in our measuring techniques and calipers are just as likely as actually having different thicknesses. My factory edge is also super uneven; I suspect the bte measurements I got will even out after reprofiling.

Giygas wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 04, 2023 8:01 am

There's certainly some out there a little thicker. Mines closer to an average of .025" bte.

I’m sure, there’s going to be some variation in production blades… i had a an original sage with a tip that was like one on a manix. It was actually kinda cool, like it just didn’t taper as much as all the other ones I’ve handled/owned/seen. Very robust. Kinda wish i had kept it looking back now…


*Edited my above post after measuring this a.m.*

SaltyCaribbeanDfly wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 04, 2023 4:33 am

I thought it was the 4th of July

It's 'Cradle Your Dog' day!